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In Workbench Mechanical, is there a way to create node or element named selections based on their ID’s as an alternative to using the “worksheet”?

Tagged: 19.2, General, mechanical, structural-mechanics
    • March 17, 2023 at 8:59 am
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      Yes. This can be done by following this procedure: (1) After the mesh has been created, RMB on the Graphics Window and choose “Select Mesh by ID” (2) Choose between “Nodes” or “Elements” and enter the requested information in the command line (3) Click on “Create Named Selection”

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